Iran Rejects U.S. Nuclear Deal Proposal, Insists on Domestic Uranium Enrichment

In a significant development, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei publicly rejects a U.S. proposal aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear program. Calling the plan “100% against our interests,” Khamenei reaffirms Iran’s commitment to continue enriching uranium inside the country, emphasizing it as a matter of sovereignty and scientific progress.

The U.S. proposal, introduced by special envoy Steve Witkoff, allows Iran to continue low-grade uranium enrichment for civilian energy production, limited to 3%, while mandating the closure of underground enrichment sites. The plan is designed. . .